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Ritambhara tells us the three benefits of avocado, exclusively for Different Truths.
The avocado, scientifically known asPersea Americana, is a large berry containing a single large seed, said to have originated in South Central Mexico and cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates across the globe. They are green skinned, fleshy body available in a variety of shapes such as spherical, egg or pear. Owing to their high nutritional content, avocados are rightly called the “super food” and should definitely have a place in your daily fruit intake. Let’s have a look at three major health benefits that this fruit offers.
Owing to their high nutritional content, avocados are rightly called the “super food” and should definitely have a place in your daily fruit intake
#. Higher Potassium Content Compared to Bananas
Potassium is a vital nutrient for maintaining electrical gradient in our body cells. Bananas are a rich source of potassium, but avocado certainly wins with higher potassium content. Avocados are thus important for healthy blood pressure levels. This, in turn, reduces risk factor for strokes, heart attacks and kidney failure.
#. Helpful in Lowering Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Studies have shown that avocados are beneficial in reducing cholesterol, blood triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).
Our heart is a vital organ and high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides are fatal for it. Studies have shown that avocados are beneficial in reducing cholesterol, blood triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). So, improve your cholesterol profile by supplementing your diet with avocados.
#. Helpful in Weight Loss
Avocados are loaded with fibres and have high nutritional content. Eating avocados gives the feeling of fullness and curbs the cravings for food and thus helpful in sticking to healthy eating habits.
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